UCE Custodian

Union Township School Corporation; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

260 days

Paid holidays

Vacation after year

Insurance benefits

Sick time

Personal time

Job summary

Union Township School Corporation is seeking a Custodian to perform general cleaning and maintenance in school facilities. The role reports to the Head Custodian, Director of Operations, and Principal, and includes supporting students, staff and visitors with custodial services.

Responsibilities include maintaining floors, walls and fixtures, assisting with setup for meetings and events, delivering supplies, and performing grounds-keeping tasks.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to follow work orders and coordinate with supervisor and school staff.
• Basic math skills for measuring and inventory related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Checks and secures building at shift start and end for safety.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, restrooms, offices and other areas to district standards.
• Wipes, waxes and maintains floors; cleans rugs and furniture.
• Repairs and sets up furniture and equipment in rooms as needed.
• Delivers supplies to classrooms and assists in unloading trucks.
• Performs grounds-keeping and snow removal duties as required.
• Assists with special events and programs as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Team coordination

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Custodian

$17.21 per hour

260 Day Position

14 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation after one year

Insurance Benefits

Sick and Personal Time

Position Function:

Under the direct supervision of the Head Custodian, Director of Operations, and Principal, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties:

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.

Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.

Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and complete log sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile:

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Indiana StateMotor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.